Chandler Bing, brought to life by Matthew Perry, is a timeless icon in Hollywood. Chandler has captivated TV viewers for years with his clever humor and witty remarks. In honor of Perry’s memorable performance, let’s explore 17 unforgettable lines from Chandler Bing in the popular show Friends.
1. My Wife’s an Incredible Woman
Season and Episode: Season 10, Episode 9
Episode Title: The One with the Birth Mother
In fear that they won’t get the baby they want to adopt due to errors in the filing system, Chandler tries to convince Erica, the baby’s mom, and says, “My wife is an incredible woman. She’s loving, devoted, and caring. And don’t tell her I said this, but the woman’s always right. I love my wife more than anything in this world. And it kills me that I can’t give her a baby. I want a kid. And when that day finally comes, I’ll learn to be a good dad. But my wife… she’s already there. She’s a mother… without a baby… Please?”
2. I Like Maintaining You
Season and Episode: Season 6, Episode 12
Episode Title: The One with the Joke
Monica proves to Phoebe and Rachel that she is not high-maintenance through Chandler. Chandler ends up admitting that Monica is high-maintenance. He told her, “You’re not easy-going, but you’re passionate, and that’s good too. So, they can call you high maintenance, but that’s okay because I like maintaining you.”
3. Was That Place the Sun?
Season and Episode: Season 10, Episode 3
Episode Title: The One with Ross’s Tan
Ross went to a tanning place Monica recommended after envying her tan. With a disaster that leads him heavily tanned on his front, he stormed the couple’s apartment telling Chandler he went to the place Monica suggested. Chandler hilariously asks, “Was that place, the sun?”
4. Interestingly Enough, Her Leaf Blower Picked Up
Season and Episode: Season 1, Episode 20
Episode Title: The One with the Evil Orthodontist
Chandler is known for his funny and smart quips delivered so fast that it’ll get you laughing after a second or two. When Chandler calls Daniel to ask her out and gets her machine, Joey asks him, “His answering machine?”. Chandler replied, “No, interestingly enough, her leaf blower picked up.”
5. If You Get Me, You Kill Me!
Season and Episode: Season 3, Episode 5
Episode Title: The One with Frank Jr.
Joey built a massive TV cabinet ensemble for their apartment. He accidentally drills into the wall of Chandler’s room, nearly hitting him in the head. Chandler stormed out of the room and gave Joey a pointed look. Joey then asked, “Oh, I’m sorry. Did I get you?” where Chandler shouted, “No, you didn’t get me. It’s an electric drill! If you get me, you kill me!”
6. Oh No, Two Women Love Me!
Season and Episode: Season 2, Episode 8
Episode Title: The One with the List
Having difficulty choosing between Julie and Rachel, Ross told Chandler his woman woes. Chandler didn’t like his rant and sarcastically said, “This must be so hard. Oh no! Two women love me! They’re both gorgeous and sexy! My wallet’s too small for my fifties, and my diamond shoes are too tight!”
7. Donald Duck and His Pants
Season and Episode: Season 3, Episode 2
Episode Title: The One Where No One’s Ready
One of the funny things about Chandler Bing is he tends to spout ridiculous things that will make you pause and think. His criticism of Donald Duck is one example. He said, “Donald Duck never wore pants. But when he got out of the shower, he always had a towel wrapped around him. I mean, what is that about?”
8. What Kind of Scary Clowns Came to Your Birthday?
Season and Episode: Season 2, Episode 6
Episode Title: The One with the Baby on the Bus
Monica took Ross to the hospital, so Joey and Chandler were left to care for Ben, Ross’s infant son. They left the baby on the bus, and when they saw him again, he was with another baby. They flipped a coin between ducks and clowns (which are the designs on the babies’ clothes) to choose Ben. Joey chose ducks saying that ducks have heads. And Chandler said, “What kind of scary clowns came to your birthday?”
9. Shut Up! Shut Up! Shut Up!
Season and Episode: Season 5, Episode 16
Episode Title: The One with the Cop
This line came up during the popular “pivot scene,” where Ross needed help getting his new-bought couch to his apartment. While trying to climb the stairs on the couch, Ross kept shouting, “Pivot!” trying to navigate the couch with the help of Rachelle and Chandler. When Chandler finally had enough, he shouted, “Shut up! Shut up! Shut upppp!”.
10. You Have to Stop the Q-Tip When There’s Resistance!
Season and Episode: Season 2, Episode 1
Episode Title: The One with Ross’s New Girlfriend
Joey recommended Chandler to a tailor who made his first suit when he was 15. He recanted and said it was when he was 16 and then said 15 again before asking Chander, “When was 1990?” Chandler then told him, “Listen, you have to stop the Q-tip when there’s resistance!”
11. Why Is Your Family Ross?
Season and Episode: Season 7, Episode 15
Episode Title: The One with Joey’s New Brain
Monica and Chandler were busy preparing for their wedding when they heard an awful sound across the building. Ross was playing the bagpipes as a surprise to honor Chandler’s family’s Scottish heritage. Monica then asked Chandler, “Why is your family Scottish?” and Chandler asked back, “Why is your family, Ross?”
12. Gum Would Be Perfection
Season and Episode: Season 1, Episode 7
Episode Title: The One with the Blackout
With the entire city in a blackout, Chandler is stuck inside the ATM vestibule with Jill Goodacre, a gorgeous supermodel and actress. When Jill offered him gum, he initially refused but then said again, “On second thought, gum would be perfection.”
13. No Bunny at All! Always No Bunny at All!
Season and Episode: Season 8, Episode 6
Episode Title: The One with the Halloween Party
Monica prepared a pink bunny for Chandler’s Halloween costume. When he complained, Monica said it was either a pink bunny or no bunny. Chandler replied, “No bunny at all! Always no bunny at all!”
14. Dear God! This Parachute Is a Knapsack!
Season and Episode: Season 1, Episode 23
Episode Title: The One with the Birth
To comfort Monica, who got emotional looking at women with their new babies, Chandler proposes getting together at 40 if they’re still single. Offended he believed she’d stay single until 40, she went on a rant. After trying and failing to explain, he said, “Dear God! This parachute is a knapsack!”
15. Oh, no no no no no…
Season and Episode: Season 1, Episode 24
Episode Title: The One Where Rachel Finds Out
Chandler spilled the beans to the gang that Ross likes Rachel. He accidentally revealed the secret when explaining the importance of Ross’s birthday gift to Rachel. When he realized what he had said, he said, “Oh, no no no no no…” while rubbing his temples.
16. Hi, I’m Chandler, and I Make Jokes When I’m Uncomfortable
Season and Episode: Season 6, Episode 24
Episode Title: The One with the Proposal: Part 1
While on an awkward double date with Richard, Monica’s ex-boyfriend, Chandler tries to make the atmosphere lighter. But his comments are jokes are just too ridiculous and don’t even make sense. In the end, he just extended his hand to Richard’s date and said, “Hi, I’m Chandler. I make jokes when I’m uncomfortable.”
17. Can I Interest You in a Sarcastic Comment?
Season and Episode: Season 8, Episode 17
Episode Title: The One with the Tea Leaves
Chandler tells Rachel everything will be fine as she panics over her strained friendship with Joey. Rachel bitingly asked how he knew that. Not knowing what to tell Rachel, Chandler said, “I’m not great at the advice… Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?” It’s the perfect description of Chandler, especially in awkward situations.
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